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Posted on 9/21/24 at 7:46 pm to chrome1007
Of course a .300 Win Mag is too much for whitetail deer.
Posted on 9/21/24 at 9:02 pm to 308
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Of course a .300 Win Mag is too much for whitetail deer.
quote:Biased.
308
Opinion denied.
Posted on 9/21/24 at 9:24 pm to Milticket
Louisiana/ Mississippi deer hunting is usually 200 yard shot or less.
Don’t buy a bazooka… 270-308-7.08 are all great and the bullets are plentiful…
Don’t buy a bazooka… 270-308-7.08 are all great and the bullets are plentiful…
Posted on 9/21/24 at 9:47 pm to Milticket
I know you asked "actually hunted" with it and I don't fit the bill, but I would agree that shot placement is going to be critical for meat preservation, period.
So, if you hit more accurately with the cartridge, shoot whitetail with it with the potential risk of it being too much.
On the other hand, you absolutely don't need it. Do you have any idea how many whitetail have been taken with .270 and .30-06 compared to all other cartridges combined (even reasonably high volume deer rounds like .30-30 and .308)? In my opinion, there is a reason for that.
But, I don't know anyone who thinks 300 Win is "too much" for whitetail, unless your shots are going to be inaccurate.
(ETA: I should qualify this with - "at range" - meaning longer shots. I certainly wouldn't stalk with a magnum, which I don't think you're suggesting, but if you're not shooting at least 250, 300, the 300 Win is going to be unpleasant after awhile. Noise, recoil, etc. Most of the above is just about your meat preservation question.)
So, if you hit more accurately with the cartridge, shoot whitetail with it with the potential risk of it being too much.
On the other hand, you absolutely don't need it. Do you have any idea how many whitetail have been taken with .270 and .30-06 compared to all other cartridges combined (even reasonably high volume deer rounds like .30-30 and .308)? In my opinion, there is a reason for that.
But, I don't know anyone who thinks 300 Win is "too much" for whitetail, unless your shots are going to be inaccurate.
(ETA: I should qualify this with - "at range" - meaning longer shots. I certainly wouldn't stalk with a magnum, which I don't think you're suggesting, but if you're not shooting at least 250, 300, the 300 Win is going to be unpleasant after awhile. Noise, recoil, etc. Most of the above is just about your meat preservation question.)
This post was edited on 9/21/24 at 9:51 pm
Posted on 9/22/24 at 1:42 pm to Milticket
Are you a new shooter too? You don't need a 300 mag
Posted on 9/22/24 at 1:48 pm to Ace Midnight
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ETA: I should qualify this with - "at range" - meaning longer shots. I certainly wouldn't stalk with a magnum, which I don't think you're suggesting, but if you're not shooting at least 250, 300, the 300 Win is going to be unpleasant after awhile. Noise, recoil, etc. Most of the above is just about your meat preservation question.)
FWIW I’ve shot an 8pt at 15 yards with a 300 SAUM with negligible meat damage. Of course, it’s not ideal, but just adds to your point that it’s more about shot placement when it comes to meat damage.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 5:54 pm to Milticket
Yes, it is a bad idea.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 6:16 pm to Milticket
Nope, shoot a bonded or monolithic(Copper) bullet. A .270 or .243 ballistic tip will grenade and destroy a ton of meat.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 6:37 pm to LSUDUCKMAN67
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Just get a .308 and be done with it.
A voice of wisdom.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 7:51 pm to mrcoon
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Yes, it is a bad idea.
It's not bad. It's not the easy button, but it isn't bad.
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